Waste Facility Licensing

Waste Facility Licensing

Any facility located in the RDN that manages municipal solid waste, including garbage, recyclable materials and organics must obtain a Waste Stream Management License (WSML). WSMLs establish operating conditions that help protect communities and the environment from impacts related to their operations. 

Apply for a License

Any new facility or existing facility licensed under the repealed WSML Bylaw No. 1386 must submit an application consisting of Form A, Form B, and an Operating Plan. Applicants will pay an application fee once the RDN is satisfied that the application meets the submission requirements. 

Applicants should refer to the WSML Application Guide when preparing their application and utilize the Application Document Checklist to track their documentation.

Apply for a License Amendment

Applicants must submit Form A and may be required to submit an updated Operating Plan and/or Form B depending on the nature of the requested amendment. Applicants should contact the RDN to determine their specific application requirements.

License Transfer Request

A facility owner may request a transfer of a WSML resulting from a change in company name or ownership by submitting a Transfer Request Form.

Submissions

All forms and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to zerowaste@rdn.bc.ca. Please note that all submitted forms and documents must be in searchable PDF or Word format. Scans of documents and hand-written forms will not be accepted. 


Facility Information

FAQs 

 

Related Bylaws

WSML Bylaw No. 1803

Solid Waste Fees Bylaw No. 1807


Application Forms

License Application Guide

Application Form (Form A)

Security Form (Form B)

Operating Plan Template


Nuisance and Spill Reporting

Report concerns of nuisance impacts and spills from licensed facilities to the RDN. Nuisances include odour, noise, litter, dust, vectors and wildlife. 

Email: zerowaste@rdn.bc.ca

Phone: 250-390-6560